China green tea-fluffy tips - 毛尖茶
Mao Jian
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Yu Lü
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China green tea - Rosée de Jade - 玉露
Original tea
Organic farming
Fair trade
Grand Cru Tea
Tea preparation tips
Quantity
2g /25cl
Consumption
Morning
Infusion time
2 min (may be re-infused)
Water temperature
65°C
A Chinese grand cru with originality and finesse
Tea from China
Nicknamed "China's Gyokuro", this grand cru green tea is a historic specialty from the mountainous Enshi region of Hubei. It is one of the few steamed teas in China. Its clear, bright infusion offers floral and lemony aromas evolving pleasantly towards yellow fruits.
Tea composition
- Green tea*
*Organically grown.
Origin of ingredients
Xuan en'Yisheng tea cooperative
Terroir
Known for its rugged landscapes and deep valleys with karst formations, Enshi is located in the south-western part of China's Hubei province, crossed by the Qing River and its tributaries. Indeed, Enshi boasts numerous water springs and is home to important endemic species, such as the golden monkey and the short-tailed pangolin. The small producers' cooperative is located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. Here, atmospheric humidity is high due to the rainforests. The soil is rich in selenium, and growers often plant tea bushes between rocks, giving them better access to minerals and salt.
Context and challenges
The environmental context is uncertain, with frequent landslides and flooding, so the fair trade premium provides leverage for producers.
Community projects
The Fairtrade Premium has enabled the implementation of a road improvement and maintenance project, as well as the purchase of equipment for tea production and transport vehicles for the cooperative's two factories.
Original tea
White, green, black and dark teas from China, India, Japan and elsewhere are all varieties from the same plant: the tea plant. Once plucked, the leaf is processed in different ways, undergoing numerous transformations. Depending on the terroir, the fineness of the leaf and the way it is processed, the result is an unlimited palette of tastes and vintages.
Organic farming
We have always offered organically grown teas and herbal teas, and used natural, organic flavours. We go even further, demanding that our suppliers use certified organic flavor carriers and solvents. Certified since 1994.
Fair trade
A WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) certified member, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been committed to fair trade since its creation: from the tea leaf to the cup, all our practices meet fair trade requirements. To find out more: www.wfto.com.
Grand Cru Tea
Because we have always chosen teas of excellence produced by long-standing partners, we have a few rarities that gourmets will appreciate. Harvested green teas from Japan, black teas from Darjeeling, spring teas from China, vintage pu'er or carefully hand-braided teas, organic teas of incomparable finesse for memorable tastings.
History, tradition and legend of tea
Tea owes its success not only to a legendary tree, but also to an illustrious character, Lu Yu.
Orphaned, he was taken in by a Buddhist temple where he received a rudimentary apprenticeship. Rebellious and eager to learn, he was often punished by his master and ended up running away at the age of 12 to join a theater troupe.
While wandering, he was noticed by the governor of Fuzhou, who allowed him to continue his studies. It was at this point that he developed a particular love of tea.
In 753, he embarked on an initiatory journey through several Chinese provinces to study this fascinating subject. In the Cha Jing, he elevates tea to the status of a beverage.
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